Commentary and Analysis

"The situation on the ground in Gaza was ripe for a ceasefire. That doesn’t mean it’s ripe for long-lasting peace," Paul Poast argues.

"The deal between Israel and Hamas to halt fighting and begin to release the hostages may not last long," Ivo Daalder writes. "Even if it does, it won't settle the conflict."

Cécile Shea unpacks the factors that may be holding up the potential deal between Israel and Hamas.

"America’s actions have long been running counter to Washington’s nonproliferation interests," writes Ivo Daalder.

"War is persistent because the earth is finite," Paul Poast writes.

Embroiled in other conflicts, Russia and Iran are no longer in a position to provide the Assad regime with battlefield support, Paul Poast writes.

"Netanyahu made some sounds today that perhaps this will maybe push Hamas to deal. We'll see," Cécile Shea tells WGN.

"Pyongyang has a propensity to take actions ... aimed at reminding the West—and specifically the US—that it should not be be ignored," Paul Poast writes.

"They may be preparing to better operate with Russia as they square off against South Korea," Karl Friedhoff says.

"Pandora’s Box has been opened, and there is no shutting it," Paul Poast writes.